Recent content by foxwaves

Man, that's a great post! You were so creative; a musical MacGyver! I can relate; my first guitar pedal for my old Truetone (I got new in the 60s from Western Auto) was made from a Sucrets can, a spring from a D-cell flashlight and dynamite shot-wire. Still have it, haha.

Hello, Recently I opened Reaper and as a song was about to load, I got an error message about certain effects not available. I checked my FX browser and was disturbed to note a LOT of plugs were missing. I've tried the little I know to do, such as clear cache/rescan, check paths...

Is anyone here still using the old Digitech Vocalist Live 3 or 4? I'm interested in hearing how others utilize these in a studio setting, as with routing recorded guitar and vocal tracks into the harmonizer. Thanks.

Hello, I recently downloaded Independence Free from Magix. I think I have all the necessary .dll file in my VST folder, and Reaper brings up the program without a problem. I hear a piano sound, but nothing else as I can't seem to get the instrument library installed. I've...

Hello Friends, I took a gamble and bought an as-is Roland E-09 from an auction site, and including s/h I have about $225 in it. Probably too much already! It came without a power cord, but I connected a 9v multi-adaptor to it and..nothing happened. So, I took it to my shop (I'm a carpenter...

Does anyone here have any tips on the best way to connect a Digitech VocalistLive 4 (VL4) harmonizer for studio use? I realize it's made for live performances, but suspect it used sparingly, it could add a little harmony goodness to some vocals. I've used it live and it's a big plus in that...

Reaper & the Yamaha MX61; compatibility and full utilization of the MX61 features... Hello, I recently bought a Yamaha MX61 Synth keyboard. After several hours of tinkering (downloading the Yamaha driver, changing Reaper settings and so on), I am finally able to record audio from my keyboard...

Hello, I've been trying and trying and just can't seem to get the setting right for my Alesis io2 Express interface and Reaper. I have a new, nice spec PC with Windows 8 (yuk!) and have downloaded ASIO4ALL from the Alesis website. Nothing I try seems to work. I was able to quickly...

Hello, For the past week, when work permits, I've been trying to get the setting for my Alesis io2 Express interface and Reaper to communicate. I'm fairly new to all this. I've tried so many combinations of settings already, but obviously not the right one. I downloaded the optional...

For the past couple of years, I've been working whenever I could get a few minutes on a little home studio. Computer recording is new to me, but somehow I scrounged up enough equipment to start. Got a brand new pc (with Windows 8, unfortunately), an Alesis io2 interface, some Edirol powered...

Hello Friends! (Ouch...I meant "optimize"!) I'm a newbie setting up a little home studio, and just ordered a Dell Inspiron (Amazon.com: Dell Inspiron 660s i660s-3850BK Desktop (Black): Computers & Accessories) 3.3ghz processor, 6 gb ram and 1tb, 7200 rpm hard drive loaded with Windows 8...

Hey Folks, Several years ago, I bought a 2488...and it's still in the box! Now, I'm finally setting up a little studio and planning on buying a new computer dedicated to recording with reaper as my DAW. Now I wonder if I even need to ever unpack the 2488...what use or advantages (if any)...

Hey Folks, I need a new computer for the little studio I'm putting together. I really need some advice from those of you who really know this stuff, please. As a newbie I can't post the link, but I'm considering a Dell Inspiron 660s What do you think about the specs? 6g ram; 1tb...

Hello Friends, I've been playing music for more than 40 years, and now want to get into home recording...more of a songwriter's workshop for my own demos. I've got a room almost completed, have most of the basic equipment and now need to buy a new desktop. I'm going to use Reaper (at least...

With great intentions, I bought a new Tascam 2488 several years ago...and it's still in the box. My plans and situation have changed, so now I'm offering it for $750 plus whatever shipping and handling expenses may be. Most of you will know that the 2488 is a great recorder with built-in cd...